Less is More?

Not true in this case: More comfort equals more fun in the long run. All aspects of the Ventoux frame - weight, geometry, carbon ply application - were targeted for relaxed but fast long distance riding. The combination of hydraulic flatmount disc brakes, thru-axles front and rear as well as an individual choice of high-end components elevates road performance to a whole new level. But you would not expect otherwise from STEVENS.

QR-12 Thru Axle f+r

It is especially important for disc brakes that ultra-lightweight road bikes are prepared to accommodate them in order to make the most of their advantages. So the forks and rear triangles of your disc road bikes are spec'd with extra-safe 12 mm thru-axles.

High Modulus Carbon Fibers

Only the very best materials are used for the highest quality STEVENS carbon frames - so called high modulus carbon fibres. They offer a perfect combination of maximum toughness and targeted elasticity. This way they provide maximum lateral stiffness for best forward drive and a high amount of comfort. Result: incredibly light and enormously stiff frames.

Tapered Seat Tube

The seat tube tapers from top to bottom. At the top it fits a slim 27.2mm seatpost that offers some flex and therefore increases comfort especially when riding over rough ground. At the bottom the large diameter nicley flows into the bottom bracket shell and downtube to provide great stiffness and drivetrain efficiency.

Di2-ready

Electronic shifting is already well established in road bikes as well as in mountain bikes next to classic mechanical systems. Impressively fast and reliable gear changes and minimum maintenance pay their dividends not only at the Tour de France, in cyclocross or on the Cross-Country World Cup circuit. That's why STEVENS road bike and MTB frames are "Di2"-ready, meaning they are prepared for an elegant integration of batteries and electric cables (instead of usual wire cables). Even for the classy Alfine gear hub Shimano offers an electronic version.

Flatmount Disc Brakes

What is still an issue of debate among pros, riders of a STEVENS Comet, Ventoux or Izoard Pro DISC and all cyclocross disc bikes can already benefit from: Hydraulic disc brakes offering perfect modulation with minimal use of hand force also - or especially - in the wet due to their always constant braking power. This is beneficial in traffic just as it is on a fast and furious descent from a pass in the Dolomites. Or on a cyclocross race track where it's all about staying fast as long as possible. By using the Flatmount standard in all STEVENS disc road bikes and cyclocross bikes (except for the Tabor) we can position the callipers closer to the frame and more elegantly than before. This saves weight without sacrificing performance and it looks so much better.

Up To 28 mm Tire Clearance

Even pro riders in the Tour de France already know that wider tires sometimes roll faster. And aren't it not those small back-roads with their sometimes questionable surfaces that are the most fun to ride? Those who often ride on roads with less than perfect pavement can prepare their road bike with up to 28 mm wide tires - and benefit from better comfort.

Comfort Carbon Seatpost

Who wants to be fast does not need to suffer – especially not when their STEVENS Carbon road bike is equipped with a Scorpo Carbon SL Comfort Seatpost which filters annoying road buzz. Its diameter of 27.2mm only and dedicated fibre orientation enable better flex without adding weight or loosing stability. By the way: the post can also be retrofitted.

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Fork shaft (or steerer tube) and head tube are tapered, meaning their diameter increases from top to bottom resulting in a conical shape. The diameter needs to be bigger at the bottom since this is where higher stress is applied. Riders will benefit from a noticeable higher steering precision almost without weight penalty. Also tapered steerers feature a smoother force transfer (like forces caused by hard braking) to the downtube than forks with a continuous 1 1/8" diameter.

Full Carbon Fork

The most intelligent way of lightweight design for STEVENS engineers is to use carbon forks with 100% carbon fibers that run all way though from dropout to steerer tube in one single piece. This results in an amazing riding experience on and off-road: Lightweight, knife-sharp steering precision effortless climbing and maximum lateral stiffness even when combined with disc brakes.

Versatile cable routing

We keep the cable routing on our bikes as versatile as possible so you can ride your bike like you want to. There are wide and therefore easy to reach cable ports in the frame to insert shift or brake sleeves, Di2 cables or even no sleeves at all - there are the appropriate cover plugs for all of this.

Custom Sample 2

Test Reports

Starker Auftritt

05/2018

The Ventoux (Disc) is an all-rounder with lots of potential that appeals to ambitious long-distance riders .

Sportlich auf der Langstrecke

04/2017

Very stiff frame, several spec options, many sizes: The Ventoux Disc feels lively from the very start and offers quick steering. With the selected specs, riding will stay fun even after long hours on the road.

Ausgewogener Allrounder im Dauertest

03/2017

The Stevens Ventoux is a well-balanced sportster for almost all kinds of uses.

Schneller Marathonrenner

03/2016

The Ventoux Disc is a marathon racer for long tours on courses like Paris-Roubaix. At the same time it corners fast and direct.

Roadbike überragend Tipp Gewicht

03/2015

Sensationally light and well-designed frame, great specs and all-round sportiness result in top marks for the STEVENS.

Geometry

Frame height (cm)

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

Measuring mode

Seattube length

A1

518

536

559

583

600

628

651

nominal

Seattube length

A2

474

488

508

531

546

573

595

bottom bracket to top of seattube

Seattube length

A3

455

471

493

515

531

557

580

bottom bracket to top of top tube

Top tube length

B

506

514

529

541

556

571

578

Top tube horizontal

C

518

532

542

555

570

585

592

center headtube to center seatpost/seattube

Headtube angle (°)

D

71.5

72.5

73

73.5

73.5

73.5

73.5

Seattube angle (°)

E

74.5

74.5

74

73.5

73.5

73.5

73.5

Wheelbase

F

969

976

977

980

995

1010

1017

Chainstay length

G

405

405

405

405

405

405

405

Headtube length

H

110

125

145

165

185

210

235

Bottom bracket drop

I

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

distance of bottom bracket to hub level

Bottom bracket height

K

265

265

265

265

265

265

265

distance to ground

Fork rake

L

45

45

45

45

45

45

45

Slope

M

61

63

63

65

66

68

69

top tube level distance front to rear

Wheel radius

N

335

335

335

335

335

335

335

incl. tires

Standover height

O

724

740

761

781

796

822

844

top of top tube to ground*

Fork build height

P

368

368

368

368

368

368

368

incl. lower headset cups

Front wheel - bottom bracket

Q

575

581

582

585

600

615

622

Reach

R

378

387

386

387

396

405

404

center bottom bracket to center headtube, horizontal

Stack

S

507

524

545

566

585

609

633

center bottom bracket to center headtube, vertical

Stack/Reach (1:x)

1.34

1.35

1.41

1.46

1.48

1.5

1.57

ratio stack to reach

Seatpost diameter

27.2

27.2

27.2

27.2

27.2

27.2

27.2

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

* measured 1/3 from seattube and 2/3 from headtube

Bike-Category 2

Road racing bikes, triathlon bikes and time trial machines

This category describes STEVENS road racing and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines. These are in general road racing bikes with racing handlebars or straight handlebars, triathlon or time trial bicycles. The tyre width is very narrow and measures 22 to max. 28 mm. STEVENS RACE Carbon, Aluminium, Time Trial and RACE Classic.

Instructions on intended use

The permissible overall weight (rider incl. baggage and bicycle) should not exceed 115 kg (exception: model Comet SL: 100 kg). Under certain circumstances the permissible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use. The following weight limits for the rider including equipment and STEVENS bicycle apply to special wheels:

Lightweight:

100 kg

Mavic:

100 kg

DT Swiss:

110 kg

STEVENS Citec Carbon:

110 kg

STEVENS A42 Superaero:

110 kg

Oxygen:

110 kg

Fulcrum:

109 kg

For STEVENS road racing and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines (kids’) bicycle trailers, pannier racks and child carriers are not permitted.

STEVENS road racing and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines are intended for use on roads and trails with tarred or paved surface, where the wheels remain in permanent contact to the ground.

If you want to use STEVENS road racing and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines on public roads, these bikes must be fitted with the prescribed equipment. Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads. For more information see chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual on the enclosed CD-ROM